Boot Rescue

Check out my new boots! Not... Haha

So I know I have said this before and I will probably say it again: DON'T throw away boots... Like ever! 

The Lord only knows how old these vintage Tony Lama boots are. I wish I had taken a shot of these babies a few months ago. Yikes! 

Vintage boots are the best. I know someone who has a great pair and guess where they got them? The trash can outside their sister's house... NEVER throw boots away! 

Take them to a shoe repair place. Ask around and find a good one though. You want to find someone who knows how to work with cowboy boots or you could end up with some sort of weird heel on them. But they will polish then up and re-sole them and you really won't believe your eyes when you see them :)

In or Out?

"In or out" is a question most people ask when they are trying to decide whether or not to tuck their shirt in... Not me. 

Most of the time I tuck my jeans into my boots. I don't know why; when I was little I didn't tuck my jeans in but maybe I was just following what my mom did. Anyway, something switched over in me and now I usually tuck my jeans in. 

However, today I left my jeans out and I noticed a pattern. I leave them out when I'm working or I just want to be comfortable. 

Leaving your jeans out completely changes the look of your boots. It makes them not so flashy in a world where you may be the only one wearing boots. It's just an all around more causal look. But of course wearing boots gives your casual outfit a little something extra. 

Reusable Bags

So my friend saw this at Barnes and Noble and picked it up for me. I love it! I first used it when I went to help set up for a party because it was big enough to hold everything I needed and it was pretty distinct and I knew it wouldn't get lost in the chaos. Ever since that day I have been taking it everywhere. 

I thought about the sad day when it would get a hole in it so I went out and bought five more. They are $1.99 and they have all different books but of course this is my favorite :) 

Peanuts and Coke

For all y'all living in a Southern Belle State of Mind somewhere out in no-man's land like I am let me share with you a wonderful southern treat :) 

I had a longggggg hard day and when I got home I decided to treat myself to this coke. Look closely it has peanuts in it! Salty an sweet and so good :) 

It sounds weird to a lot if people I know. They all look at me funny but they are really missing out! You have to try this :)

Pistol Annies

The Pistol Annies episode of Say Yes to the Dress is on and it's got me wondering why I didn't post about them already. 

The Pistol Annies is my favorite band! They have an amazing sound I just can't help but love. And dare I say that their second album may be even better than their first? 

Wait it gets better its just three girls three guitars and three chords! Pretty much every song they write is just three chords and so easy to play! I love playing their music. 

Seriously check then out of you haven't already. I always say I love country music because the boys sing about love and the girls sing about kickin ass. These girls haven't let me down yet. They tell it like it is and I love them for it :) 

While you're at it check out Hippie Annie's solo album called Like a Rose! It's amazing and you might even recognize a song she wrote that was featured on the tv show Nashville! 

Fix Boots That are too Tight around Your Leg

Wow I can't take credit for this brilliant idea or the picture. I got it out of Glamping with Mary Jane by Mary Jane Butters. 

When your boots get too tight around your leg DON'T throw them out!!! The trash is no place for any pair of boots

Split the back with a razor knife and punch holes on each side and lace then up with a cute ribbon 🎀

Too cute! 

Saddle Soap

When I traveled to Boston I got stuck in a blizzard. Wait it gets worse. My trusty Justin boots got salt from the streets on them. I rushed into a restroom and tried to wash it off. The leather looked dried out and my heart sank. When I got home my mom showed me this saddle soap and it is amazing. It fixed my boots and I didn't even put it in right away it was after I got home about a week after the disaster. Gotta love this stuff :)